Aaron Rodgers Foundation
The Aaron Rodgers Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in California, Oregon, New Jersey, and Ohio, all for general and unrestricted purposes. The foundation states that it has no plans for dissolution.
Aaron Rodgers Foundation at a glance
In short: Aaron Rodgers Foundation gave $2.0M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in California. 82% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,975,000
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $179,545
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,129,504
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aaron Rodgers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aaron Rodgers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Enloe Hospital Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 31 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 30% to Oregon, 8% to New Jersey, and 3% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Aaron Rodgers Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $107K; repeat grants $508K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $508K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 606% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enloe Hospital Foundation Chico, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Ontos Foundation Happy Valley, OR | General & Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center Thousand Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation Monterey, CA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Morgan Hoffmann Foundation Cleveland, OH | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New York Jets Foundation Inc Florham Park, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Homeless Solutions Inc Cedar Knolls, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Inc Morris Plains, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Market Street Mission Inc Morristown, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nourish NJ Inc Morristown, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,129,504 | $1,555,368 | $2,049,533 | $1,975,000 | 11 | $1,958,585 | $1,119,398 | $323,441 |
| 2023 | $6,623,669 | $1,415,180 | $1,959,459 | $1,888,833 | 7 | $1,913,426 | $906,385 | $325,704 |
| 2022 | $7,201,805 | $2,196,667 | $212,117 | $138,400 | 4 | $165,790 | $1,808,389 | $230,219 |
| 2021 | $5,217,255 | $2,686,584 | $1,929,138 | $1,885,000 | 4 | $1,907,904 | $1,894,911 | $173,809 |
| 2020 | $4,459,809 | $1,140,326 | $305,851 | $265,018 | 5 | — | $575,864 | $192,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aaron Rodgers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $323K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Monterey Peninsula Foundation says its mission is to improve quality of life in Monterey County and surrounding areas through grants to nonprofits in youth, education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community and environment. Morgan Hoffmann Foundation says it works to find a cure for muscular dystrophy through research and health and wellness centers. Interfaith Food Pantry says it works to improve Morris County residents’ health through food access, nutrition education, and related resources. Homeless Solutions says it supports housing stability for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Morris County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,975,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest grants were $1,000,000 to Enloe Hospital Foundation and $600,000 to Ontos Foundation, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $100,000 to Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, $60,000 to Monterey Peninsula Foundation, and $50,000 each to Morgan Hoffmann Foundation and New York Jets Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aaron Rodgers as director and president, Jeffrey Kragel as secretary, and Timothy A. Halverson as treasurer.
Aaron Rodgers Foundation is led by Aaron Rodgers, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Rodgers
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Kragel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy A Halverson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aaron Rodgers Foundation
How much does Aaron Rodgers Foundation give each year?
Aaron Rodgers Foundation gave $2.0M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 7 grants.
What is Aaron Rodgers Foundation's typical grant size?
Aaron Rodgers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $179,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aaron Rodgers Foundation that year got $107K on average.
Where does Aaron Rodgers Foundation give grants?
Aaron Rodgers Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (30%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does Aaron Rodgers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aaron Rodgers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aaron Rodgers Foundation's largest grantees?
Aaron Rodgers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Enloe Hospital Foundation ($1,000,000), Ontos Foundation ($600,000) and Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aaron Rodgers Foundation?
Aaron Rodgers Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $323K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aaron Rodgers Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aaron Rodgers Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aaron Rodgers Foundation's EIN?
Aaron Rodgers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4627357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aaron Rodgers Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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